Henri Nouwen Quotes about Silence

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Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.

Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.

Henri Nouwen

Distance, Silence, Listening

Henri J. M. Nouwen (2010). “Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit”, p.21, Harper Collins

We must ask ourselves how many times others would benefit more from our silence than from our words.

Henri Nouwen

Silence, Our Words, Benefits

As ministers our greatest temptation is toward too many words. They weaken our faith and make us lukewarm. But silence is a sacred discipline, a guard of the Holy Spirit.

Henri Nouwen

Discipline, Silence, Temptation

Henri J. M. Nouwen (2016). “The Spiritual Life: Eight Essential Titles by Henri Nouwen”, p.27, HarperCollins